check before: 2026-07-13
Product:
Power Automate, SharePoint
Platform:
Online, US Instances, World tenant
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Change type:
User impact, Admin impact, Retirement
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Details:
Summary:
SharePoint Designer 2013 will reach end of support on July 14, 2026, with no extensions offered. Organizations must migrate workflows to supported tools like Power Automate using the SharePoint Migration Tool before this date, as Microsoft will stop providing updates or fixes after retirement.
Details:
[Introduction]
Microsoft is retiring SharePoint Designer 2013, which follows the Microsoft Fixed Lifecycle Policy and will reach end of support on July 14, 2026. This retirement aligns with our commitment to modernize workflow automation and customization experiences using supported tools such as Power Automate.
[When this will happen]
End of support begins in mid-July 2026, with retirement enforcement occurring between mid-July and late July 2026 across all Microsoft 365 environments (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, and DoD).
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Created:
2026-02-12
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2026-02-12
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft will stop supporting SharePoint Designer 2013 after July 14, 2026, and recommends transitioning to Power Automate, using the SharePoint Migration Tool to transfer existing workflows and ensure continued functionality.
Direct effects for Operations**
End of Support for SharePoint Designer 2013
No support, security updates, or fixes will be available, leading to potential vulnerabilities and operational risks.
- roles: IT Administrator, Compliance Officer
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/lifecycle/products/sharepoint-designer-2013, https://learn.microsoft.com/lifecycle/policies/fixed
Workflow Migration Requirement
Existing workflows will need to be migrated to Power Automate, which may disrupt ongoing processes and require retraining of users.
- roles: Business Analyst, End User
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/sharepoint/dev/business-apps/power-automate/guidance/migrate-from-classic-workflows-to-power-automate-flows#classic-workflows-in-sharepoint, https://learn.microsoft.com/sharepointmigration/spmt-workflow-migration-spd" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://learn.microsoft.com/sharepointmigration/spmt-workflow-migration-spd
Increased User Frustration
Users may experience frustration due to the sudden unavailability of familiar tools and workflows, impacting productivity.
- roles: End User, Support Staff
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/sharepoint/dev/business-apps/power-automate/guidance/migrate-from-classic-workflows-to-power-automate-flows#classic-workflows-in-sharepoint, https://learn.microsoft.com/lifecycle/products/sharepoint-designer-2013
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Documentation and Training Gaps
Lack of updated documentation and training on new tools like Power Automate may lead to confusion and errors in workflow management.
- roles: Training Coordinator, IT Support
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/sharepointmigration/spmt-workflow-migration-spd" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://learn.microsoft.com/sharepointmigration/spmt-workflow-migration-spd, https://learn.microsoft.com/sharepoint/dev/business-apps/power-automate/guidance/migrate-from-classic-workflows-to-power-automate-flows#classic-workflows-in-sharepoint
" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://learn.microsoft.com/sharepoint/dev/business-apps/power-automate/guidance/migrate-from-classic-workflows-to-power-automate-flows#classic-workflows-in-sharepoint
Operational Downtime
If migration is not planned properly, there may be operational downtime as users transition to new tools, affecting business continuity.
- roles: IT Administrator, Project Manager
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/lifecycle/products/sharepoint-designer-2013, https://learn.microsoft.com/sharepointmigration/spmt-workflow-migration-spd" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://learn.microsoft.com/sharepointmigration/spmt-workflow-migration-spd
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